Faculty Athletics Representatives:

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Faculty Athletics Representatives

• Who are they, and what do they do?
• Purdue Captains Table Meeting
• 4 Nov. 2003

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Purdues Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs)

• Christie Sahley (sahley_at_purdue.edu, 49-41757)
• Associate Dean of Science for Undergraduate
  Education
• Professor of Biological Sciences
• Studies the mechanisms of associative learning in
  animals - how animals learn causal relationships
  modify their behavior

• Jeff Bolin (jtb_at_purdue.edu, 49-44922)
• Professor of Biological Sciences
• Studies the structure and function of proteins
  how the molecular structure of enzymes enables
  and modulates chemical reactions

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Faculty Athletics Representatives have both
off-campus and on-campus responsibilities

• The NCAA defines the FAR as a faculty or staff
  member designated by the institutions CEO or
  other appropriate entity to represent the
  institution and its faculty in the institutions
  relationships with the NCAA and its
  conference(s).
• On campus the FAR provides oversight and advice
  in the administration of the institutions
  athletic program to promote academic integrity
  and institutional control of intercollegiate
  athletics, and to enhance the student-athlete
  experience.
• KEY POINTS The FAR is responsible to the CEO
  and the faculty, not the athletics department.
• A primary concern is the academic welfare
• of the student-athlete.

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Relationship of the FARs to Athletics
Constituencies at Purdue Beyond
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FAR Responsibilities Rules, Waivers, Appeals
Related to Eligibility, Competitions, etc.

• Involved in processes that change NCAA and Big10
  rules with special concern for academic impact
  and student-athlete welfare
• recent example certification of eligibility
  after academic terms
• Involved in certification of eligibility and
  reinstatement
• Involved in the submission and review of
  petitions for waivers
• case-by-case relief from rules in special
  circumstances
• submission and review of appeals when petitions
  are denied
• Responsibility to review and comment on decisions
  of others that have an academic impact or affect
  student-athlete welfare
• recent example format of mens golf championship

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FAR Responsibilities Compliance

• Know the rules and policies, especially those
  that pertain to eligibility, recruiting, and
  financial aid
• Help monitor and assess athletics and
  institutional efforts to insure compliance with
  NCAA and Big10 rules and principles
• Be aware of possible infractions and internal
  inquiries
• Be involved in reporting infractions to the Big10
  and NCAA
• Be involved in formulating responses to NCCA and
  Big10 rulings

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FAR Responsibilities Student-Athlete Welfare

• FARs should be in contact with Student-Athlete
  Advisory Committees they are available as an
  independent source of advice and support for any
  student-athlete
• FARs should confirm that rules/policies
  associated with athletics time commitments and
  financial aid are honored
• We are also concerned about the impact of
  activities not covered by NCAA time restrictions
  or other rules.
• FARs should be aware of class scheduling and
  other institutional problems that affect
  student-athletes please tell us
• FARs should encourage applications for
  post-graduate scholarships and other awards

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What can you do to help us help you?

• Understand that our purpose is to monitor and
  advocate for the academic and personal welfare of
  student-athletes
• Understand that we represent the interests of the
  faculty and administration we are not in the
  athletics department and do not report to the
  director, staff, or coaches
• If you or your team mates have concerns or ideas
  about rules or policies that affect your ability
  to achieve your academic or athletic goals,
  please communicate with us
• Encourage your team mates to participate in grade
  checks, exit interviews, and other activities
  that help the academic services staff support
  your academic and athletic development